Leap Year

Chick Flick
3 stars
Cute movie, predictable – but then, most chick flicks are and that’s why we like them. Amy Adams treks to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend (Adam Scott; Stepbrothers) who is there for a conference. Alas, she keeps getting sidelined on her way to Dublin and meets the prickly but lovable Matthew Goode (Match Point, A Single Man) who helps her on her journey. You know the rest… Of course I loved the scenery of the Emerald Isle along with the quaint villages and colorful people (and also the Cliffs of Moher, which appeared to be a short walk from Dingle, not to mention the boat ride from Wales – just pretend not to know any geography with this film). Thankfully, there were still some more enjoyable scenes not already given away by the previews. I liked it, though a few scenes were overdone: notably a wedding scene and another kissing scene over dinner. On the whole, a cute frivolous movie.